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2001 Mornington Estate Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
Closure: Cork

A well made commercial style, with good varietal character. Translucent crimson colour. Aroma of cherry and spice with a hint of toasted oak. On the palate flavours of spice, California poppy and strawberry emerge. Fine dry tannins, relatively soft, followed by a cherry spice aftertaste.
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%

RATING: 84/100

VALUE: XXX/5First tasted August 2002:
This wine was made by Garry Crittenden and Judy Gifford Watson. Translucent crimson colour, with mauve hue. Light body weight. Aroma of cherry, spice and toasted oak, followed by a hint of stalk and stewed plum. The palate displays moderate length, with flavours of stewed plum and sour cherry emerging, with a touch of stalk on the back palate. Soft tannin structure. Cherry spice aftertaste. A light red with subtle varietal flavour.
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 12.5%

RATING: 80
VALUE: XXX